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The Worst Episodes of Dallas

Every episode of Dallas ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dallas!

The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.

Genres:SoapDramaFamily
Network:CBS

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Dallas" is "Conundrum (2)", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Conundrum (2)" aired on 5/3/1991 and is rated NaN point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Will Power".

  • Conundrum (2)
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #1 - Conundrum (2)

    Season 14 Episode 23 - Aired 5/3/1991

    Adam takes J.R. on an It's A Wonderful Life-esque journey just as Bobby hears a gunshot ring out from J.R.'s room.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Will Power
    6.4/10 100 votes

    #2 - Will Power

    Season 13 Episode 21 - Aired 3/16/1990

    Cally is determined to make her marriage work. April's mother helps her decide on Bobby. Miss Ellie and Clayton investigate their friends' murders. J.R. manages to get some information on Stephanie. James and Michelle fall out. Bobby plans a trip with his son.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Smiling Cobra
    6.5/10 91 votes

    #3 - The Smiling Cobra

    Season 13 Episode 22 - Aired 3/30/1990

    April gives up her business interests to focus on her wedding preparations. Clayton discovers that he's next in line to inherit Atticus' estate. J.R. pushes Cally to a breaking point in their marriage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • April in Paris
    6.5/10 116 votes

    #4 - April in Paris

    Season 14 Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/1990

    While on their honeymoon, Bobby and April face a surprise twist from Sheila Foley. Meanwhile, Cally begins to doubt her decision to work with James and J.R. tries to find a way to get himself out of the asylum.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heart and Soul
    6.5/10 103 votes

    #5 - Heart and Soul

    Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 12/7/1990

    As Bobby continues to search for Sheila, Michelle blames Bobby for April's death. Meanwhile, James tries to find someone to take out his father; J.R. sends in a spy in the Carter's household; and Vanessa Beaumont arrives in Dallas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Charade
    6.6/10 104 votes

    #6 - Charade

    Season 14 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/1990

    After kidnapping April, Sheila forces Bobby to act as her husband. Meanwhile, James plays a risky game of high stakes poker; Cliff and Liz's relationship continues; and J.R. rounds the other inmates up to help him in tricking Morrisey into confessing.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Last Kiss
    6.6/10 100 votes

    #7 - One Last Kiss

    Season 14 Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/1990

    April learns that she is being held against her will by Sheila. Meanwhile, an ally turns on Bobby; and Cally visits J.R. and makes an offer that would get him released.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Farlow's Follies
    6.7/10 124 votes

    #8 - Farlow's Follies

    Season 11 Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/1988

    Miss Ellie ends up reacting to Clayton's indiscretions. Kimberly and J.R. attempt to pull the trigger on their scheme. Ray and Jenna attempt to work with Charlie. April lets Bobby know that she is being blackmailed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Phantom of the Oil Rig
    6.7/10 103 votes

    #9 - Phantom of the Oil Rig

    Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1989

    Following the showdown in Europe, Ewing Oil and Weststar begin a new battle. Cliff is preoccupied at work. April's sister, Michelle, shows up in Dallas. Tommy returns home and attempts to make amends. Miss Ellie starts a search to find what the key in Jock's card opens.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Paradise Lost
    6.7/10 97 votes

    #10 - Paradise Lost

    Season 13 Episode 20 - Aired 3/9/1990

    James and Michelle have to deal with delays in getting their club up and running and they end up turning to Carter for help. J.R. looks into Stephanie's past and promises Cally he'll be a better husband. Bobby attempts to get April to agree to return to Dallas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tunnel of Love
    6.7/10 101 votes

    #11 - Tunnel of Love

    Season 14 Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/1990

    James tries to convince Cliff to go after J.R. who is using the trouble in the McKay's marriage to his advantage. Meanwhile, after the funeral, Bobby begins to hunt down Sheila and turns the blame for April's death on the greed that accompanies the oil business.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fabulous Ewing Boys
    6.7/10 99 votes

    #12 - The Fabulous Ewing Boys

    Season 14 Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/1990

    Cliff, Liz, and Carter are named as suspects in the murder of Johnny Dancer. Meanwhile, Michelle offers to help Bobby find Sheila Foley; Cally confides in Vanessa; and J.R. and Clayton have a violent fight that leads Bobby to take action.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mummy's Revenge
    6.8/10 104 votes

    #13 - Mummy's Revenge

    Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/1987

    Clayton's heart problem sees him ending up in the hospital. Casey Denault becomes fed up with his relationship with Marilee Stone. Sue Ellen comes to a decision about taking April on as a partner. J.R. investigates Wilson Cryder's wife. Bobby ends up receiving a surprise from Pam.

    Director: N/A

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  • Marriage on the Rocks
    6.8/10 115 votes

    #14 - Marriage on the Rocks

    Season 11 Episode 16 - Aired 1/15/1988

    Ray attempts to make some headway with Charlie. Kimberly's worried that J.R. might not be as serious about leaving Sue Ellen. Clayton goes out for dinner with the painting model. April and Bobby go out on a date. Lisa Alden wants Cliff to help her gain custody of Christopher.

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  • No Greater Love
    6.8/10 104 votes

    #15 - No Greater Love

    Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/1988

    Bobby is offered by Clayton a refinery deal. Cliff wants out of the oil business for good. Mitch wants Lucy to return home to Atlanta. J.R. comes back to Southfork. Clayton introduces Miss Ellie to Carter. Sue Ellen purchases a house.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Road Work
    6.8/10 105 votes

    #16 - Road Work

    Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/1988

    Cliff makes his decision about Bobby's offer to join Ewing Oil. J.R. attempts to escape from Haleyville's prison. Jeremy Wendell makes a play for Sue Ellen.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Way We Were
    6.8/10 100 votes

    #17 - The Way We Were

    Season 12 Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/1989

    Cally attempts to keep Bobby and J.R. on good terms with each other. Sue Ellen grows closer to Don. Tommy becomes involved with drugs. Cliff wants some answers from April.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Serpent's Tooth
    6.8/10 93 votes

    #18 - The Serpent's Tooth

    Season 12 Episode 18 - Aired 3/10/1989

    Sue Ellen and Don continue to see each other. J.R. attempts to find out about Weststar's dealings hoping to get back into Ewing Oil. Bobby and Tracey's relationship comes under pressure. Christopher is jealous about the amount of time Cally is spending with John Ross.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dear Hearts and Gentle People
    6.8/10 97 votes

    #19 - Dear Hearts and Gentle People

    Season 13 Episode 19 - Aired 2/23/1990

    April leaves Dallas in an effort to get over Bobby. J.R. reconnects with Serena. Cally ends up turning to James for support. Cliff manages to get a major political appointment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jessica Redux
    6.8/10 91 votes

    #20 - Jessica Redux

    Season 13 Episode 23 - Aired 4/6/1990

    J.R. starts a plan to ruin Cliff and drive Michelle out of town. Miss Ellie and Clayton find out that Jessica Montfort could be involved in the dealings surrounding Atticus Ward's will. Michelle and James continue to be at odds. Bobby decides who the best man will be at his wedding.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Three, Three, Three (1)
    6.8/10 98 votes

    #21 - Three, Three, Three (1)

    Season 13 Episode 26 - Aired 5/4/1990

    J.R. finds that getting to Jessica inside the sanitarium isn't as easy as he thought it would be. Liz recognises Carter McKay from her past. James and Cally talk to a divorce lawyer.

    Director: N/A

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  • Terminus
    6.8/10 104 votes

    #22 - Terminus

    Season 14 Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/1990

    Back in control of Ewing Oil, J.R. sets out to get even with James, Sly, and Duke Carlisle (through his daughter Melinda). Meanwhile, Bobby makes a daring attempt to rescue April from Sheila.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Smooth Operator
    6.8/10 102 votes

    #23 - Smooth Operator

    Season 14 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/1991

    As Bobby comes face-to-face with Jory, Hillary's daughter, J.R. begins to plot against LeeAnn.

    Director: N/A

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  • Win Some, Lose Some
    6.8/10 99 votes

    #24 - Win Some, Lose Some

    Season 14 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/1991

    Bobby is faced with a moral dilemma when Jory is kidnapped. Meanwhile, J.R. begins his plot against LeeAnn.

    Director: N/A

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  • Those Darned Ewings
    6.8/10 95 votes

    #25 - Those Darned Ewings

    Season 14 Episode 18 - Aired 4/5/1991

    Michelle goes to Cliff for advice when she learns about James and Debra Lynn's past. Meanwhile, J.R. receives a shocking warning from his doctor.

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